Children's Mental Health

Mental health problems affect about 1 in 10 children and young people. They include depression, anxiety and conduct disorder, and are often a direct response to what is happening in their lives. The emotional wellbeing of children is just as important as their physical health. Good mental health allows children and young people to develop the resilience to cope with whatever life throws at them and grow into well-rounded, healthy adults. (Mental Health Foundation)

Hampshire CAMHS offer a selection of guides to support parents with a range of concerns, from problems with sleep to a range of specific diagnosable conditions.

Hampshire CAMHS Parent Advice & Guides

Dealing with death

Hampshire libraries are working to support families dealing with death by extablishing 'Death positive libraries: aiming to remove the barriers to talking about death and dying.

"Libraries are uniquely placed to be a centre for bereavement support as well as a trusted space where conversations about death and dying can take place with caring staff on hand to help. Our five hubs, which are based in Basingstoke Discovery Centre, Chandler’s Ford Library, New Milton Library, Stubbington Library and Waterlooville Library; will also be working in partnership with specialist charities, organisations and businesses who support those who are dying or bereaved. These partnerships will enable us to offer practical and supportive events and activities in the Death Positive hubs later this year."

The Hubs, which are located across the county, to ensure as many people as possible can benefit from this project, will offer

A specially chosen collection of books for adults offering practical information and guidance
A collection of books for children, which use relatable stories to help initiate conversations about death
Trained staff who are comfortable talking about death and able to provide practical guidance for those seeking further professional support
Resources containing QR codes, directing customers to our webpages and signposting to relevant support services

Hampshire Libraries - Death Positive Libraries